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🌱 Patch AM: District 128 Moves To Fire Veteran Administrator
Spotted on the Libertyville calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich
Greetings Libertyville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- District 128 moves to oust longtime administrator amid misconduct concerns
- Gurnee man's rare cancer fight began with a Libertyville hospital visit
- Why a Libertyville farm campus just won a top design award
Also on today's calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. District 128 Moves To Fire Veteran Administrator (patch.com) — Libertyville-area readers should know that District 128's school board has unanimously moved to begin firing longtime administrator Briant Kelly, who has been on leave since April. Officials say the proposed dismissal stems from alleged misconduct such as possible neglect of duty or breach of contract, and it comes amid ongoing criticism of how the district handled student complaints, including sexual grooming allegations. 
2. Man, 22, Credits Family Dog With Helping Him Through Rare Cancer Battle (patch.com) — Libertyville readers may recognize Advocate Condell Medical Center, where doctors first discovered Gurnee resident Jacob Gramer's rare stage 4 neuroblastoma after alarming mobility issues. His journey from emergency surgery through intensive treatment to remission highlights both local medical care and the powerful emotional support he received from his family's dog, Peanut.
3. Milwaukee Rep, Bronzeville project among Wisconsin design honorees (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — A Libertyville standout just earned top design honors: the Farm Foundation Innovation and Education Center was recognized by AIA Wisconsin as an honor-award project. The center, on a historic 14-acre farm in the Liberty Prairie Reserve, anchors Chicagoland's first integrated food and agriculture campus, bringing together education, research, and community-focused programming.
4. Illinois High School Football Rankings - August 27 - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com) — Libertyville's football team picked up three votes in the latest Illinois Media Class 6A rankings, signaling early statewide respect even without a top-10 spot. The statewide poll, based on sportswriters' ballots, highlights how Lake County programs stack up across all eight classes as the new season gets underway.
📸 Around Libertyville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Libertyville
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★ Featured events ★
- Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich →
Phase Three Brewing - Lake Zurich, 932 Donata Ct, Lake Zurich
12:00 pm - Fall 3v3 Youth Soccer League for Ages 6-9 at KIDSUNITED Mundelein →
KIDSUNITED Mundelein, 424 E Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060,
2:45 pm
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Mundelein Farmers Market
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Park St & Seymour Ave. Mundelein, IL 60060
8:00 am - Lake Fest at the Landing on Diamond Lake
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Lake Fest at the Landing on Diamond Lake 1016 N. Diamond Lake Rd.
11:00 am - Adler Floral Workshop
GLMV Chamber of Commerce The Adler Arts Center 1700 N Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048
12:00 pm - The MoDuet Spotlight
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Virtual- Zoom
10:00 am - P4R (Professionals for Referrals) Network Meeting
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Panera Bread 1575 S Lake St Mundelein, IL 60060
7:30 am - GPS - Navigating Parent Series- Born to Flourish: Science and Ancient Wisdom Reveal a Simple Path to Thrive
Libertyville School District 70 1381 Lake St, Libertyville, IL 60048
7:00 pm - Join Us for Breakfast-Libertyville Sunrise Rotary →
GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1123 S. Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd Floor BankFinancial, Libertyville, IL 60048 - GLMV Business Marketing Roundtable Luncheon
GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1123 S. Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd Floor BankFinancial, Libertyville, IL 60048
11:30 am - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
6:00 pm - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
5:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Gurnee cancer survivor says dog helped him endure 1-in-10-million diagnosis —Cassie Richardson Read on Patch
- Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Libertyville. Apply here.
- Hamra Enterprises - Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Libertyville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Libertyville here.
Ok Libertyville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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